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Big Boi, small crowd: OutKast rapper underwhelms at NYS Fair (concert review, photos)
Twenty years ago, OutKast was the biggest hip-hop act in America. On Friday night, one-half of the iconic duo performed in front of the smallest crowd at the New York State Fair’s Suburban Park stage this year. Big Boi drew less than (André) 3,000 people to the NYS Fair’s...
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Rental Rates Approaching Unaffordable Levels In Western New York
The housing market in Buffalo has been in rare form over the last few years as housing prices have been increasing at a rate that has not been seen in generations. The Western New York housing market continues to explode with double-digit percentage increases year over year since before the pandemic in 2019. These increases are happening in both the rental and home sales markets.
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
Your Stories Q&A: Where does the money go for all the bottles and cans collected at the NYS Fair?
TOWN OF GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer, State Fair Edition!. The New York State Fair is coming to a close, but we’re still open to questions. Question: Where does the money go for all the bottles and cans collected at the NYS Fair?. For years,...
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
Oneida County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Aug. 24-30
A house in New Hartford that sold for $725,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oneida County in the past week. In total, 32 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $264,998, or $161 per square foot.
Syracuse QB slings 4 touchdown passes to help new coach win his debut
SYRACUSE ― The sight of Fran Brown's former little league football coach calmed the new Syracuse bench boss before his first game with the Orange Saturday afternoon. Senior quarterback Kyle McCord's four touchdown performance, and Syracuse's stingy red zone defense, guided the Orange to a runaway 38-22 win over Ohio for Brown's first victory. Receiver Trebor Pena scored three total touchdowns to help Syracuse begin the season 1-0 after their season opening nonconference tilt at the JMA...
Tell Me Something Good: State Park at the State Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s a bit like Brigadoon, appearing out of nowhere each year at Fair time. But a lot of fairgoers don’t even realize there’s a State Park at the State Fair. Julie Smith oversees the Park at the Fair, in front of the Horticulture Building, with its reflecting pool, mini-golf course, and […]
Syracuse pools get $4 million as part of NY’s effort to teach more kids to swim
Syracuse, N.Y. – Two city pools will get $4 million in upgrades through a new state program meant to encourage more kids to learn to swim and to prevent drownings. The pools at Thornden Park and Upper Onondaga Park are each getting $2 million to improve a bathhouse, add swimming lanes and make the pools more accessible to people with different abilities.
Week one’s x-factor player for Syracuse
With just hours until kickoff of the 2024 college football season for Syracuse, there’s many different things that fans can be excited about. A new coach, a new stadium look, a brand-new roster and more. But when you turn to the actual Xs and Os, it’s a Texas A&M transfer – defensive lineman Fadil Diggs – who has a chance to make the biggest week one impact.
Threat for severe thunderstorms in CNY today, latest forecast timing here
A strong weather system is moving through CNY today with the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms. This comes as a strong cold front sweeps the area this afternoon from west to east. The greatest threat for severe weather is in the yellow shaded region, which is a slight risk....
Update: Missing person alert for 83-year-old Cortland man canceled
Update: A missing person alert for Theodore Testa has been canceled. Syracuse, N.Y. — A missing 83-year-old Cortland man may be heading to Syracuse, police said. Theodore Testa was last seen on Homer Avenue in Cortland around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, Cortland police said. Testa was driving a 2015...
Firefighter and child injured in house fire on North Side of Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — A firefighter and child were injured after a house fire on the North Side of Syracuse Saturday morning. Firefighters arrived at 12:22 a.m. at the multi-family home at 107 Mary St. to find fire coming out of the windows and attic, firefighters said. People managed to...
Sunday Showers and Thunderstorms to Hit Northern Vermont and New York
Burlington, VT – Cooler weather is set to hit the Burlington area today as a cold front sweeps through northern Vermont and New York. Expect a line of showers and thunderstorms this morning, mainly affecting northern regions. Sunday could be the warmest day of the week, with a significant drop in temperature expected as the cold front moves through.
September Car and Bike Shows in New York
Lots of time to catch a car show or two this Fall. Just because the temperatures are cooling doesn't mean the car events aren't hot this in September. Add a few of these events to your Fall calendar. Come with your car to the show or just come with friends and family to enjoy the show.
WATCH: New York Driver Makes Bonehead Move in Front of Cop
Police pulled over the driver of a purple Dodge after they made a huge mistake leaving the Brewster car show over the weekend. A very active community of sports car enthusiasts lives in the Hudson Valley. During the summer months, you can find a car show pretty much every weekend. When an official car show isn't happening, informal meet-ups will pop up at parking lots in towns across the region.
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